Professor Reinhard
Richard Wegner, PhD
Gemological Advisor. Independent Advisor to The Paraíba Project
This page offers a rare glimpse into Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner, PhD, blending his scientific precision with a deep passion for natural beauty. Through images, reflections, and an exclusive interview, it reveals the curiosity and craftsmanship behind his groundbreaking work in gemology.
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $3.6 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $3.6 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $3.6 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $3.6 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner is the independent geological advisor, overseeing the sampling protocols, geological modelling, and valuation methodology for the Boa Fé site. His academic rigor and regional expertise ensure that the $1.5 billion in-ground gemstone valuation is grounded in scientific credibility, not marketing hype. His specialist oversight offers investors peace of mind that this is a rigorously vetted asset.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals exploring crystal chemistry and trace minerals in Brazilian pegmatites. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 study on melt and fluid inclusions in tourmaline-bearing pegmatites—highlighting his direct research on Paraíba Tourmaline. His earlier work includes crystal structure analyses of feldspars and rare minerals in northeastern Brazil.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Professor Wegner earned his PhD in Mineralogy in 1983 from Albert‑Ludwigs‑Universität Freiburg, Germany. Since 1987, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil, focusing on mining engineering, mineralogy, and gemology. His expertise includes trace-element analysis in pegmatites—crucial to understanding the rare copper-bearing elbaite gems, including Paraíba Tourmaline.
Professor Reinhard Richard Wegner
Advisor & Gemologist
Interview
In Conversation: Insights from
Professor Reinhard Wegner
Introduction
In this short introduction, Professor Reinhard Wegner shares his journey, his passion for gemology, and the philosophy that drives his lifelong pursuit of understanding the world’s rarest gems.
Significance
Professor Wegner delves into the geological importance of the Boa Fé Mine, uncovering what makes its location in the São José da Batalha region so unique and vital to the discovery of rare Paraíba tourmalines.
Rare Materials
Professor Wegner discusses the exceptional rarity of the Boa Fé Mine’s material, comparing its distinct composition and color qualities to other tourmaline deposits around the world.
Authenticity
Professor Wegner explains the factors behind the exceptional value of authentic Brazilian Paraíba Tourmalines, from their vivid neon hues to their unparalleled rarity and geological origins.
Interview
In Conversation: Insights from
Professor Reinhard Wegner
Introduction
In this short introduction, Professor Reinhard Wegner shares his journey, his passion for gemology, and the philosophy that drives his lifelong pursuit of understanding the world’s rarest gems.
Significance
Professor Wegner delves into the geological importance of the Boa Fé Mine, uncovering what makes its location in the São José da Batalha region so unique and vital to the discovery of rare Paraíba tourmalines.
Rare Materials
Professor Wegner discusses the exceptional rarity of the Boa Fé Mine’s material, comparing its distinct composition and color qualities to other tourmaline deposits around the world.
Authenticity
Professor Wegner explains the factors behind the exceptional value of authentic Brazilian Paraíba Tourmalines, from their vivid neon hues to their unparalleled rarity and geological origins.
Interview
In Conversation: Insights from
Professor Reinhard Wegner
Introduction
In this short introduction, Professor Reinhard Wegner shares his journey, his passion for gemology, and the philosophy that drives his lifelong pursuit of understanding the world’s rarest gems.
Significance
Professor Wegner delves into the geological importance of the Boa Fé Mine, uncovering what makes its location in the São José da Batalha region so unique and vital to the discovery of rare Paraíba tourmalines.
Rare Materials
Professor Wegner discusses the exceptional rarity of the Boa Fé Mine’s material, comparing its distinct composition and color qualities to other tourmaline deposits around the world.
Authenticity
Professor Wegner explains the factors behind the exceptional value of authentic Brazilian Paraíba Tourmalines, from their vivid neon hues to their unparalleled rarity and geological origins.
Interview
In Conversation: Insights from
Professor Reinhard Wegner
Introduction
In this short introduction, Professor Reinhard Wegner shares his journey, his passion for gemology, and the philosophy that drives his lifelong pursuit of understanding the world’s rarest gems.
Significance
Professor Wegner delves into the geological importance of the Boa Fé Mine, uncovering what makes its location in the São José da Batalha region so unique and vital to the discovery of rare Paraíba tourmalines.
Rare Materials
Professor Wegner discusses the exceptional rarity of the Boa Fé Mine’s material, comparing its distinct composition and color qualities to other tourmaline deposits around the world.
Authenticity
Professor Wegner explains the factors behind the exceptional value of authentic Brazilian Paraíba Tourmalines, from their vivid neon hues to their unparalleled rarity and geological origins.
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